Route from Solihull to Portsmouth

The distance between Solihull and Portsmouth is 145 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
145 mi , 2 h 25 min
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Route from Solihull to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Portsmouth

145 mi 2 h 25 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit
818 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
4 mi
12.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
13.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
14.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
18.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
22.
Merge right onto M27
17 mi
23.
Take exit 12 on the left towards M275: Portsmouth (West)
1012 ft
24.
Merge left onto M275
1.8 mi
25.
Take exit 2 on the left towards Cruise and Cross Channel Ferries
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
31 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
0.4 mi
28.
Turn left onto Wilson Road
876 ft
29.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
62 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Solihull to Portsmouth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Solihull to Portsmouth. The journey using petrol will set you back 25.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 12.6 pounds (£25.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 8.4 pounds (£25.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 6.3 pounds (£25.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Solihull and Portsmouth is approximately 144.57 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 17.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (17.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 25.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Solihull to Portsmouth is 25.2 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.75 £ (17.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.83 £ (17.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.38 £ (17.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Portsmouth

The second route from Solihull to the Portsmouth is 162.95 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Solihull to the Portsmouth is 135.9 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Solihull to Portsmouth by car?

The cheapest route from Solihull to Portsmouth is the third suggested route (136mi, 2h 52min) and costs 23.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Solihull to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (145mi, 2h 25min) and costs 25.2 £.

The most expensive route from Solihull to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (163mi, 2h 46min) and costs 28.4 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Solihull to Portsmouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 145mi (distance from Solihull to Portsmouth) and its duration is 2h 25min. The other route is 163mi, and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 136mi, and its duration is 2h 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Solihull to Portsmouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Solihull to Portsmouth. It provides driving directions from Solihull to Portsmouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Solihull - Portsmouth route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Solihull to Portsmouth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Solihull located?

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.